THE 2012 SPECIALIZED CATALOGUE OF CANADIAN STAMPS in FULL COLOUR Edited by Robin Harris Better Than Ever The Scott numbering system is featured throughout. Listings up to September 2012. Revised pricing Completely re-edited. Most pictures have been replaced. New information added. Spiral bound only. 8-1/2 x 11" 664 pages...... 43.95 CANADA AND THE UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION By George Arfken A study of the history and rates of the UPU. This book is published as a British North America Philatelic Society (BNAPS) handbook. 6 x 9", 128 pages, perfect bound, illustrated........... 29.95 THE STANDARD CATALOGUE OF CANADIAN BOOKLET STAMPS, Third Edition By Bill McCann The most complete source of information on Canadian Booklets and Booklet Panes, listing values for complete booklets, mint and used booklet panes for Canada and Newfoundland. Includes listings for all major and most minor varieties, printing quantities and many other statistics. Spiral bound only......................... 14.95 UNITRADE S CANADA SIMPLIFIED STAMP CATALOGUE - 1ST Edition (1995) IN FULL COLOUR A full-colour, easy-to-read Canadian catalogue for the beginning collector. Includes the postal issues of Canada, British Columbia and Vancouver Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. 5-3/4 x 7-1/2", 112 pages. Perfect Bound........................... 2.95 Spiral Bound............................ 3.95 THE CANADIAN REVENUE STAMP CATALOGUE 2009 edition by E.S.J. van Dam All currently known revenue stamps of Canada as well as wildlife conservation are listed and illustrated in colour. The catalogue features the accepted Van Dam numbering system. Pricing is included for all listings. 6 x 9", Colour illus., Spiral bound 21.95 CANADA SPECIAL DELIVERY Compiled by G.H. Davis An informative work covering the Special Delivery stamps of Canada from 1898 to 1951. 6 x 9", 188 pages, perfect bound, illustrated........... 41.95 SPECIALIZED CATALOGUE OF CANADA POST OFFICIAL FDC 3rd Edition By Andrew Chung & R.F. Narbonne Fully illustrated, this catalogue lists all Canada Post Official First Day covers from their inception in 1971 to date. Prices are given for singles, pairs, blocks of four and plate blocks on cover. Combination covers are also listed and priced. The popular Scott Numbering System is used and most varieties found on covers are also listed for each category. 8-1/2 x 11". Spiral bound only................... 21.95 CANADIAN STAMP HANDBOOKS Edited by Michael Milos This is a series of priced, loose-leaf handbooks prepared by specialists for the specialist. These handbooks will provide a valuable comprehensive work which can be updated quickly and economically as new information or new conditions occur. No. 1 The First Cents Issue................ 2.95 No. 2 The Centennial Issue................ 5.95 No. 3 The Edward VII Issue................ 2.95 No. 4 The Admiral Issue.................. 3.95 No. 5 Canadian Cello Paqs & Souvenir Articles...... 3.95 No. 6 The Small Queens.................. 3.95 No. 7 Caricatures & Landscapes.............. 6.95 No. 8 The Medallion Issue................. 6.95 No. 9 The Early Eliz. Era 1952 1972 Part 1........ 6.95 No. 10 The Early Eliz. Era 1952 1972 Part 2........ 16.95 BINDER FOR THE ABOVE.................... 5.95 CANADA CONSTANT PRECANCEL VARIETIES New Edition et al 6 x 9", 106 pages, coil bound, illustrated............. 10.95 CANADIAN STAMP BOOKLETS: DOTTED COVER DIES 1935 1955 By Peter Harris 8-1/4 x 11-3/4", 36 pages, cerlox bound, illustrated....... 20.95 THE STAMP BUG By Douglas and Mary Patrick An illustrated introduction to stamp collecting. This is by far the most comprehensive beginner s guide available today. Packed with information on getting started, finding stamps, stamp clubs and much more. 7 x 9-1/4", 96 pages, paperback.. 10.95 101
THE STANDARD CANADA PRECANCEL CATALOGUE Sixth Edition Edited by J.E. Kraemer, D. Marasco, B. Field All known varieties of Canadian precancels are priced and listed by type - bar precancels, town and city precancels, and precancels with perforated initials. All Town and City precancels are conveniently catalogued alphabetically within each province. 6 x 9", illustrated, plasticoil bound................ 18.95 THE CANADA PRECANCEL HANDBOOK By H.G. Walburn A logical companion to the Canada Precancel Catalogue this book identifies all known varieties of precancels. Well illustrated and cross-referenced by precancels and stamp issues overprinted. 6 x 9", 184 pages, perfect bound, illustrated........... 16.95 THE PIONEER AND SEMI-OFFICIAL AIR STAMPS OF CANADA 1918 1934 By Longworth-Dames Complete background, all known cachets, flight information, cover quantities, study of the stamps, etc. Now incorporates a completely new section devoted to the pioneer air mail flights of Canada. 6 x 9, 176 pages, perfect bound.... 19.95 CATALOGUE OF CANADIAN RAILWAY CANCELLATIONS By Lewis M. Ludlow A technical presentation of all known railway and related transportation postmarks of Canada. 11x8-1/2", 272 pages........................ 45.95 CANADIAN MAIL BY RAIL 1836-1867 (Gillam) A history of Canada s pre-confederation railways and development of railway post offices. 168 pages, illustrated, hard bound................ 32.95 CANADIAN STAMPS WITH PERFORATED INITIALS By Johnson & Tomasson A completely revised edition of this popular work. This is a fully illustrated catalogue of all known Canadian Perfins with much new material added. A rarity factor is given for each item listed. 6 x 9", perfect bound,................. Under Revision STEAM AND THE NORTH ATLANTIC MAILS By J.C. Arnell The history of postal communication between England and North America during the period of transition from sail to steam. Profusely illustrated with covers from the period, this well researched volume is a must for anyone interested in covers from the pre-postage stamp era. Also an excellent history of the development of steam transport on the North Atlantic, outlining the development of the Cunard Lines. 6 x 9", 295 pages, hc., illus. (Reg. 75.00)....... Special 29.95 CANADIAN MILITARY POST OFFICES TO 1993 By Bailey and Toop Illustrated with hammer strikes from as early as 1886 to the present day, it catalogues all Canadian Military Post Offices progressively by campaign or era of involvement. Wherever possible, the actual opening and closing dates for each post office are listed. Post offices for all three military services are included, as well as those for Prisoner of War internment camps during both World Wars and the Canada Militia from 1909 on. A checklist for all listings is included. 6 x 9", 144 pages perfect bound, illustrated........... 34.95 THE AIRMAILS OF CANADA AND NEWFOUNDLAND A volume in the Sixth Edition of the American Air Mail Catalogue. 7-1/4 x 10-1/4", hardcover, 550 pages, illustrated........ 81.95 CANADA: THE WAR TAX STAMPS (War Tax Study Group) A well researched study on another area of the Admiral era. Very specialized with many illustrations. 36 pages, illustrated....................... 4.95 CIVIL CENSORSHIP IN CANADA DURING WORLD WAR I By A. Steinhart A study by Canada s leading postal historian, this is a well-illustrated documentation of the censorship of the Canadian mails during the First World War. 77 pages............................. 12.95 CANADIAN PHILATELIC HANDBOOK (Mechem) Many interesting facts of postal history. 38 pages, illustrated, perfect bound................ 3.95 CANADA: THE ADMIRAL ISSUE 1911 1925 By George C. Marler Most recent printing of this popular work covering Marler s Notes on the 1911 1925 issue. Covers coils, booklets, guidelines and dots, etc. 6 x 9", 80 pages, perfect bound, illustrated.............10.00 THE CANADIAN LATHEWORK DESIGN Illustrated 12 page pamphlet.................... 2.95 ADMIRAL CANCELS An interesting pamphlet on the various types of cancels used during the period. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2", 20 pages, saddle stitched............. 2.95 CANADIAN TAGGED ERRORS AND TAGGED PERFINS By Ken Rose Revised by George Dunsay & John I Jamieson this completely revised edition gives prices in used and mint of all known varieties. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2", 38 pages, saddle stitched............. 10.95 102
CANADIAN METER POSTAGE STAMP CATALOG by Ross Irwin This catalogue lists the known items and presents some background on their appearance, and scarcity. The prices listed in the catalogue are guidelines to the scarcity of the items. 2004 edition, spiral bound 94 pages b&w............ 24.95 CANADIAN DEFINITIVES by Robin Harris Features: One stamp per page, pricing of errors, varieties, perfins, se-tenant, etc. issue and withdrawal dates. Se-tenant booklet singles listed and priced. Graphical comparison of quantities issued. All booklet covers (inside and out) illustrated. Coil-bound or 3-ring loose-leaf with each book having a different coloured cover for easy identification. Set of all five (separately coil bound)......... Under Revision 1952 1953 Karsh, 1954 1962 Wilding, 1962 1966 Cameo 3 Ring loose leaf......................... 29.95 CANADA: B.N.A. PHILATELY (Richardson) A fascinating book, intended for the collector who has always collected by Scott. This book was intended to introduce collectors to the great, wide, wonderful world of BNA Philately including chapters on stampless covers, cancellations, precancels, perfins, postal stationery, covers, revenues, and much more! 64 pages, illustrated....................... 9.95 CONSTANT PLATE VARIETIES OF THE CANADIAN SMALL QUEENS Up-dated information, now the definitive work. 26 pages, soft cover....................... 4.95 THE CANADA POSTAL ACT AND POST OFFICES 1878 AND THE CANADA SPLIT RING PROOFS (Symonds) Much useful information to postal historians not found anywhere but in the original Post Office records. 138 pages, illustrated, spiral bound............... 19.95 COLOUR GUIDE FOR 3 SMALL QUEEN 15 Categories of shades listed for the Three Cents Small Queen 1870-1897. Colour guide for Canada Scott #37 & 41. 8-1/2 x 11" loose-leaf....................... 31.95 CANADA POST OFFICES 1755 1895 (Campbell) Exhaustive listing of the postmarks used during this period. Including opening and closing dates. 8-1/2 x 11", 218 pages, hard cover, illustrated.......... 40.00 ONTARIO POST OFFICES By Robert C. Smith A two-volume set. Volume I is an alphabetical listing of the 8090 post offices in Ontario, past and present, indicating opening and closing dates, city township and alternate names. The companion Volume II is a listing by county and district. An absolute must for Ontario postal historians. Each volume is spiral bound. Volume I Alphabetical, 6 x 9", 216 pages............ 35.95 Volume II By County and District, 262 pages.......... 45.95 Two Volume Set......................... 71.95 THE CANADIAN POSTAGE DUE STAMPS By Reiche & Chung A detailed research in two sections. The first covers the actual stamps, the second an in-depth look at the treating and rating of unpaid, shortpaid, redirected and undeliverable mail. Well illustrated. 6 x 9", 72 pages, perfect bound, illustrated............ 9.95 THE EARLY RAPID CANCELLING MACHINES OF CANADA By Sessions This original work reviews the history and development of Rapid Cancelling machines in Canada. Covers period of use, types of cancellations, time marks, varieties, chronology and obliterating dies. Rarity factors have been applied to each item classified. 144 pages, pb., illus. (Reg. 17.95)........... Special 8.95 THE BICKERDIKE MACHINE PAPERS By Newman This book covers the development and use of the Bickerdike machine for cancellations. Research for the book uncovered the personal note book of one of the original owners of the Bickerdike patents, shedding great light on the heretofore foggy history of the Bickerdike machine. 6 x 9", 144 pgs, pb, illus. (Reg. 24.95).......... Special 9.95 PLATE VARIETIES CANADA 1 SMALL QUEEN By Ron Waldston This book illustrates and prices many of the newly discovered Plate Varieties of the 1 yellow Canada Small Queen # 35. 6 x 9", 24 pgs, pb, illus....................... 11.95 THE POST OFFICES AND POSTMARKS OF LONDON, ONTARIO By Shantz & Demaray An interesting booklet covering the postal history of this Ontario city. Illustrated listing of postmarks used. 24 pages soft cover........................ 2.95 103
EARLY AMERICAN PERFORATING MACHINES AND PERFORATIONS 1857 1867 By Winthrop Boggs Interesting booklet covering the early perforating machines used in North America and the stamps perforated by them. Covers Canada, the Provinces, United States and much of South America. 38 pgs., illus., CC......................... 3.95 NEWFOUNDLAND SPECIALIZED 2010 CATALOGUE By John Walsh 7th edition includes singles, covers, post stat, revenue & tobacco tax stamps, cancellation styles, etc. 6-1/4 x 10", 498 pages, illustrated, coil bound.......... 122.50 SUPPLEMENT TO THE TOBACCO TAX PAID STAMPS OF CANADA AND NEWFOUNDLAND INCLUDING A STUDY OF THE LIQUOR BOTTLE SEALS OF CANADA (Brandom) Lists and prices these Canadian revenues. BNAPS 8-1/2 x 11", 106 pgs, illus. (Reg 10.95)......... Special 5.95 THE POSTAL HISTORY OF THE DISTRICT OF ASSINIBOIA 1882 1905 (Kell) Includes background history, population, the system of the township, development of the railways and the early mail routes. The cancellations are described and classified. Each post office is listed alphabetically giving its location, background, opening and closing dates, name changes, serial number, postmasters, cancellers, earliest and latest dates, handstamps and general interest. 6 x 9", 192 pages, pb, illus (Reg. 19.95)......... Special 9.95 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POSTAL CANCELLATIONS 1907 1986 (O Reilly) This work consists primarily of a detailed listing (with illustrations) of the postal markings used in the N.W.T. in this period. Each post office is listed alphabetically giving its location, background, opening and closing dates, name changes, etc. Special features include detailed listing on the Eastern Arctic Patrol (including the ship itineraries) and the United States Army Post Offices located in the N.W.T. 8-1/2 x 11", 230 pgs, pb., illus. (Reg. 24.95)..... Special 12.95 CANADIAN FANCY CANCELLATIONS OF THE 19th CENTURY (Day and Smythies) BNAPS, 158 pages, perfect bound, illustrated........... 9.95 THE SQUARED CIRCLE POSTMARKS OF CANADA (Dr. Moffatt and Glen Hansen) Exhaustive detail and illustrations including rarity factors and actual market values. BNAPS. 458 pages, illustrated, hard cover, Reg. 40.00... Now 19.95 TERRITORIAL ASSINIBOIA & SASKATCHEWAN THE WESTHAVER-THOMPSON COLLECTION (Gray) Award winning book with more than 400 covers illustrated. Hard cover, 422 pages...................... 69.95 Soft cover edition, 422 pages.................. 49.95 CANADA - THE 1967 1973 DEFINITIVE ISSUE By Irwin & Freedman An invaluable reference work for both the specialist and the novice centennial collector. 8-1/2 x 11", 112 pages, softcover................. 19.95 STRIKE, COURIER & LOCAL POST OF THE ELIZABETHAN ERA A compilation of Canadian mail strike, courier & local post issues. 8-1/2 x 11", 84 pages, softcover.................. 9.95 THE CANADIAN POSTED LETTER GUIDE: The Classic Period, 1851 1902 By Charles G. Firby & Victor L. Willson Intended to provide a pricing guide to the covers of Canada and the British North American Provinces. 6 x 9, spiral bound, 128 pgs, full colour.............. 22.95 THE NOVA SCOTIA POST: It s Office, Masters and Marks 1700-1867 (MacDonald) The definitive work on the subject covering the colonial period to Confederation. Includes full-sized illustrations of all markings. 6 x 9", 300 pages, hard cover, illustrated............ 14.95 PIONEERS OF CANADA, The People on Her Stamps By Alan Salmon A history of Canada through stamps. Many of the stories in this volume have appeared in Maple Leaves, the journal of the Canadian Philatelic Society of Great Britain. 6 x 9", 232 pages, softcover, illustrated.............. 19.95 104
PHILATELIC LITERATURE POST OFFICES OF ALBERTA 2nd edition Edited by William G Robinson Listings have increased by 50% over the 1985 original edition. 8-1/2 x 11", 90 pages, softcover................. 19.95 POST OFFICES OF NEW BRUNSWICK 1783 1930 (George MacManus) Includes the name changes, periods of service of the postmasters, the yearly revenue of each office and reproductions of the postal markings. 202 pp., illus., PB, Lg. Format.................. 29.95 THE MYSTERY OF THE PRINCE EDWARD QUEEN (Eckhardt) The interesting story of how Allen Taylor produced a fictitious 10 cent PEI stamp that completely fooled the philatelic world in 1872. 16 pages, saddle stitched, illustrated............... 2.95 THE POSTAGE STAMPS AND CANCELLATIONS OF P. E. I. (Lehr) This excellent reference offers much new information on the postage stamps of P.E.I. Includes chapters on Proofs and Essays, Secondary Dies, Fakes and Forgeries. The second part of the book covers the cancellations used by the P.E.I. post offices. 6 x 9", 174 pages, hard cover, illustrated............. 19.95 Canadian Postage Stamps 1953 1974.............. 10.00 KWIK Sort Stamp Finder - Canada & USA............ 3.95 Checklist of Canada s Definitives 1954 1976.......... 2.95 B.N.A. TOPICS MAGAZINES Vol. 50 #5 Postal usage of Canada s 10 small queen Vol. 51 #1 1950 Aerogramme Essay Vol. 51 #2 1939 Royal Train Presentation Book Vol. 51 #3 Collecting Canada WWII Cigarette Cards Price per book........................... 7.95 THE STAMP COLLECTOR S HANDBOOK By Unitrade 144 pages packed with information for the beginning collector. Includes stamp design, types of papers used, philatelic terms, tips on ways of storing stamps, a stamp identifier, etc. A must for the beginner. 144 pages, 6 x 9, softcover..................... 8.95 POSTAGE STAMP IDENTIFIER By Unitrade One of the most comprehensive identifiers on the market today. Includes many newly formed countries. We have had many good comments about our identifier. 96 pages, 6 x 9, softcover..................... 7.95 REFERENCE MANUAL OF B.N.A. FAKES, FORGERIES AND COUNTERFEITS By Ken Pugh. Part 3............................ 7.50 Part 6-7 combined........................ 14.95 Binder to hold approx. 4 parts................... 6.95 POSTCARD LITERATURE CANADIAN PICTURE POSTCARD CATALOGUE 2nd edition By Wally Gutzman This is a completely revised edition listing and catalogue of all known Canadian Picture Post Cards well illustrated, catalogued and priced according. 6 x 9", 96 pages, perfect bound, illustrated............ 12.95 THE CANADIAN PATRIOTIC POST CARD HANDBOOK 1904 1914 By Wally Gutzman This handbook lists the known Canadian Patriotic Postcards by publisher. Includes an illustrated listing of address sides and rarity factor pricing guide. 6 x 9", 144 pages, perfect bound, illustrated........... 12.95 19th CENTURY ADVERTISING CARDS by Herbert D. Loomis paperback, b&w illustrations.................... 3.50 MISCELLANEOUS A HISTORY OF AIRLINES IN CANADA By John Blatherwick Brings together all the fleet lists of Canada s major airlines as well as a history of aircraft and routes. 8-1/2 x 11", 264 pages, hard cover, illustrated. Regular price 34.95................... Now 12.95 THE WORLD OF DONALD McGILL Cards from 1904 to mid 1960 128 pages, hardcover, colour illus................. 21.95 105